It is vital the classical music world embraces new music by First Nations artists, so we learn to respect and understand their music and culture.

A round-up of our recent news reports.

This month, we lead with gripping string quartets from the greatest composer nobody knew for years, plus a century of outstanding music by women, both home and away.

As celebrated American violinist Hilary Hahn makes her long-awaited return to Australia, she tells us about the instruments she owns and the connective power of music.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

This month’s concert highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.

Umberto Clerici, the QSO's Chief Conductor-to-be, struts his stuff in a supremely confident orchestral showcase.

The ACO has been loaned the 1732 'ex-Dollfus' Stradivarius Violin, which will be played by Principal Violin Helena Rathbone.

WASO, Asher Fisch and soloist Daniel Müller-Schott offered a rich, well-crafted performance of Elgar's Cello Concert and Bruckner’s Third Symphony.

Features include a tour around the SOH's revitalised Concert Hall, interviews with Maestro Zubin Mehta, and Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason, and a look at the state-of-play of Australian musicals.

Digital Stage launches with a library of free, paid and on-demand performances, and with great aspirations for bringing the best of Queensland to audiences around the world.

A labour of love from a colourful composer.